Upsurge in foster care numbers following events
More people are signing up to become foster carers on the Isle of Man following events run by a local charity.
Fostering First held discussions with prospective carers last month - reaching out to around 40 people a day between May the the 5th and 15th.
By the end of 2015 it wants to register approximately eight to 10 new single people and couples to help look after children in need.
Nigel Howard is from the charity - he explains how successful they've been:
Nigel Howard
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